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The 2025 BSM Summit Welcomes Ben Mintz, Eddie Barstool, Justin Craig, and Steven St. John, Conference Schedule is Now Available

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The 2025 BSM Summit Welcomes Ben Mintz, Eddie Barstool, Justin Craig, and Steven St. John, Conference Schedule is Now Available

Final preparations are underway to create a successful 2025 BSM Summit in Chicago. We’re excited to bring the sharpest minds in sports media into one room to listen, learn, network, and celebrate. If you haven’t purchased a ticket, they remain available on BSMSummit.com. Prices go up on May 5th to $324.99 and $149.99. Tickets will no longer be available after May 7th, so get yours now before time runs out.

All sessions for the conference are live on BSMSummit.com. Scroll below the speakers section and you’ll see what’s planned for each session. I’ll be contacting speakers today and tomorrow to confirm details for their sessions. Be advised, changes to the lineup do happen sometimes due to unexpected situations. As of now, this is what attendees can expect when we gather on May 8-9, 2025.

I’ll address our lineup additions in a minute, but I want to first thank Fox Sports. Barrett Media has been privileged to work with Fox in the past, and are grateful to have them returning as a partner of this year’s show. 19 brands in total are supporting the 2025 BSM Summit including our presenting sponsor Point to Point Marketing. That is freaking awesome. Thank You!

Our deadline for sponsorships is the close of business today. So, if you’ve been considering supporting the show but haven’t pulled the trigger, contact Stephanie Eads asap. Her email is Stephanie@BarrettMedia.com.

To make sure the Summit is valuable for our attendees, I’m pleased to reveal some additional firepower to the lineup. These latest additions come one day after we announced the addition of World Series Champion and Chicago White Sox television analyst Ozzie Guillen.

First, I am excited to welcome back Barstool Sports to the Summit. Ben Mintz and Eddie Barstool will be part of a day 1 discussion with yours truly. The way Barstool’s talent and content connect across the internet and social media is incredible. I’m looking forward to Ben and Eddie discussing their approach, process, the pros and cons of social media, and how they evaluate content effectiveness.

Next, my longtime friend and former ESPN Radio colleague Justin Craig will be a part of the Summit. The Director of Programming for the ESPN Radio Network has added podcasting duties working with Mike Foss and others to guide the company’s digital audio execution. JC is a sharp programmer, and was part of the first panel at our inaugural conference in 2018. I’m looking forward to having him lead our Women’s Sports panel. It features Jen Lada, Leila Rahimi, Annie Agar, and Courtney Cronin.

Last, I really liked the structure we put together for our afternoon show panel on day 2. It features three Chicago hosts and one host outside the state of Illinois. Those talents involved include Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes of 670 The Score, Marc ‘Silvy’ Silverman of ESPN 1000, and Mike ‘Common Man’ Ricordati of 97.1 The Fan in Columbus.

I thought I’d give our morning show panel on day 1 a similar touch, so I’m happy to welcome 810 WHB in Kansas City morning man Steven St. John to the lineup. SSJ will join a conversation led by John Mamola that includes David Kaplan and Jonathan Hood of ESPN 1000, and David Haugh of 670 The Score.

Altogether, we’ve lined up 45+ sports media and business professionals for this year’s conference. Attendees include market managers, executives, program directors, talent, agents, digital leaders, media buyers, salespeople, reporters, behind the scenes pros, and more. If you work in the media industry and value making connections and increasing your knowledge, or if you’re in school and looking to work in the business in the future, this is the show that you need to be at.

Once again, tickets can be purchased at BSMSummit.com. Sponsorship opportunities must be resolved by close of business today. I look forward to seeing you in two weeks in Chicago!

Approaching The Summit: Scott Shapiro, FOX Sports Radio and Premiere Networks

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Approaching The Summit: Scott Shapiro, FOX Sports Radio and Premiere Networks

Approaching The Summit is a series of special interviews created in partnership with Point to Point Marketing featuring speakers at the upcoming 2025 BSM Summit in Chicago, IL. Follow along with this series as prominent names surrounding the event coming up on May 8-9 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) inside the Edlis Neeson Theater and share their insights and expectations for what’s to come in the Windy City. 

Scott Shapiro is the senior vice president of FOX Sports Radio and Premiere Networks at iHeartMedia, and he has attended every iteration of the BSM Summit over the years. Shapiro recently reached a decade working with iHeartMedia on FOX Sports Radio and has overseen the programming slate for the national network. Prior to that time, he worked at ESPN as a director of programming across several national shows and produced Mike & Mike in the Morning.

Prior to the BSM Summit in May, Shapiro spoke with Barrett Media about his anticipation for the event and topics that he hopes are addressed on stage.

*Editor’s Note: Answers have been edited for clarity and length.* 

BSM Staff: You have attended every BSM Summit event over the years. What are you looking forward to this year as the event makes its return to Chicago?

Scott Shapiro: The thing I look forward to every year, first and foremost, is seeing the people. It is such a tremendous reunion for everyone in the industry. It’s such a rare opportunity for everyone to be in the same place at once, so more than anything, it’s keeping up those relationships, it’s seeing the people who are like minded.

We’re all trying to achieve a very similar goal in this industry, and usually we’re in our own home camps, we’re in our own trenches trying to achieve that goal, and what I always look forward to is hearing the stories, getting caught up with people, learn about the challenges they’re facing and seeing how we can grow the industry together as a whole.

BSM Staff: What is the value for industry professionals to leave the office and attend the BSM Summit?

Scott Shapiro: I love to learn, and quite honestly, there is so much that I learn every year from going. It opens my mind up to hear what others are doing, to learn about some of the challenges of the industry. More than anything, I come out of there so excited to get back because I have a list of to do’s, a list of ideas. And the great thing is even if things aren’t necessarily pronounced at the Summit, from all of the conversations from all of the different seminars, I have ideas frequently three weeks later, a month later just based on the learnings, just based on the creative input from the whole group there.

Really more than anything else, I’m a student of the game, I’m a student of this industry and it’s great to be able to go and learn because no one person or one company has all the answers, and oftentimes, I’m in my own silo operating on behalf of this network and this company, but I’m only one person, so I certainly don’t have all the answers, and it’s a great environment to go and learn and challenge myself to think of new ways that we can be doing things.

BSM Staff: How has the BSM Summit evolved over the years amid changing industry trends?

Scott Shapiro: It’s nothing like it. If memory serves me correctly, it was strictly radio based at the very start, then it continued morphing into television, and now, with all of the different digital platforms, it’s entirely different, and it’s all encompassing, and the beauty is no matter what line of the industry you’re in, there’s so much to learn from other platforms. So if there are people solely focused on TV, they can learn and develop their game to improve across all the different platforms, and same thing.

If you’re just in radio, I think you get a pretty clear understanding of when you attend a Summit like this, the value of social media, the value of YouTube, the value of simulcasts. The goal is to be heard and consumed wherever possible, and attending the Summit, you develop a lot of strategies to reach an audience and how to do it effectively.

BSM Staff: How do you feel the subsets of the sports media industry as a whole can continue fostering additional synergy and work together to ensure growth?

Scott Shapiro: In all honesty, it’s taking the strengths of every group there, the ideas and developing what makes sense for your own brand, but ultimately, there are so many ideas in the room. There’s so many different strategies that have been tried, many of which have succeeded, but also a ton that have failed, and I think it’s important to listen with an open mind, to game plan with with the fellow people.

There’s a lot of smart people at this Summit, whether they’re behind the scenes, whether they’re on the air or whether they’re eager to get into the industry, and I think the beauty is if you go with an open mind, you are going to learn something.

And ultimately in joint conversations at the Summit, even when it’s competing companies, when you’re able to come together with an idea, it can lift the entire industry, and I don’t think we do that enough. My company and this brand is only going to be as good as the industry. The more advertiser interest there is in the industry as a whole, the better all of us are going to perform.

So I think it’s great to be able to come together, and ideally, if it’s going to lift sports media up, if it’s going to be that much more relatable to the audience if our content is that much more discoverable to our audience as a whole, then the industry wins, and we all win in the meantime, because if there’s advertiser interest, if there’s high consumption rates, then we’re all going to win and then there’s a place for us right at the core seat of the table.

BSM Staff: As you view the return on investment with the BSM Summit, what do you hope to take away from the event and bring back to your station?

Scott Shapiro: In all honesty, I don’t have a set goal of what I want to learn specifically because every year I learn about 10 different things. So what I like, I’m a generally curious person and I love to study and learn, and quite honestly, going to the Summit, listening, not going in thinking I’m an expert in any way, shape or form, but just being a student of the game.

There are so many things, whether it be ideas on terrestrial radio, whether it’s social media techniques, there are so many takeaways that I have. I just want to go and be there, listen and learn, because I know I will be better, I will be sharper. I will find different ways to challenge myself and our great team here. But ultimately, I’m going to be the eyes and the ears for everybody at FOX Sports Radio, and my goal is to be able to take home ideas that’s going to make us even stronger.

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ESPN Adds Former MLB Player Jackie Bradley Jr. As College Baseball Analyst

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ESPN Adds Former MLB Player Jackie Bradley Jr. As College Baseball Analyst

Former Major League Baseball outfielder and University of South Carolina standout Jackie Bradley Jr. has joined ESPN as a college baseball studio and game analyst, the network announced Wednesday. A two-time Men’s College World Series champion and the 2010 MCWS Most Outstanding Player, Bradley will make his debut on SEC Network’s studio coverage this Friday and Saturday, April 25–26.

Bradley Jr. will join the Charlotte-based studio team for coverage surrounding Friday’s Texas A&M at No. 1 Texas game and Saturday’s No. 9 Vanderbilt at No. 23 Ole Miss matchup. Following each game, Bradley will offer analysis and insights during SEC Now alongside hosts Dari Nowkhah and Alyssa Lang, as well as fellow analysts Jared Mitchell and Tori Vidales.

“I’m honored to join ESPN and can’t wait to get started covering the game that I love,” Bradley said in a statement. “College baseball has grown a ton since I was at South Carolina, and I hope I can contribute to the sport’s continued growth and popularity through our coverage of the student-athletes who give it their all.”

Bradley will make his on-air debut as a game analyst on Friday, May 9, when No. 6 Tennessee hosts No. 9 Vanderbilt on SEC Network. He will be joined in the broadcast booth by play-by-play commentator Tom Hart and analyst Kyle Peterson. The trio is also scheduled to call the remaining games of the series, airing Saturday and Sunday afternoon on ESPN2.

Continuing his new role, Bradley will return to his alma mater in Columbia, South Carolina, on Thursday, May 15, when South Carolina hosts LSU on SEC Network. It will mark his first time calling a game from the university where he rose to national prominence.

“We are super excited to have Jackie join the college baseball team here at ESPN,” said Scott Gustafson, coordinating producer of ESPN’s college baseball coverage. “He knows what it takes to win at the highest level, having done so at both the collegiate and Major League level, and the fact that he’s done it recently makes him someone the student-athletes we cover can really relate to.”

In addition to his regular season duties, Bradley will also play a key role in ESPN’s exclusive postseason coverage of college baseball. He is set to serve as a studio analyst for SEC Network’s coverage of the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover, Alabama, from May 20–25. Furthermore, he will call games from a NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament regional site and contribute to ESPN’s programming during the Men’s College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.

Bradley spent three years at South Carolina, helping lead the Gamecocks to back-to-back MCWS titles in 2010 and 2011. He earned All-SEC honors in 2010 and was named a Freshman All-American in 2009.

Bradley was selected 40th overall by the Boston Red Sox in the 2011 MLB Draft. Over his 11-year MLB career, he earned All-Star recognition in 2016 and won a Gold Glove Award in 2018. Known for his clutch performances, Bradley was a key part of the 2018 World Series-winning Red Sox and was named the American League Championship Series MVP that same year.

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Audacy Names Jenny Nelson as Chief Marketing Officer

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Audacy Names Jenny Nelson as Chief Marketing Officer

Audacy has announced the appointment of Jenny Nelson to serve as the company’s new Chief Marketing Officer.

Nelson is no stranger to the company, having held senior roles with the radio giant since 2008. Previously, she served as the Executive Vice President of Marketing Solutions & Strategy.

In addition to her time at Audacy and then-Entercom, Jenny Nelson also previously worked as an Account Executive at Susquehanna Radio and BBDO for just under a decade.

Jenny Nelson will step into the role previously held by Paul Suchman, who departed last month amid an executive shakeup after the company emerged from its pre-packaged bankruptcy proceedings last year.

The appointment of Nelson as Chief Marketing Officer for Audacy continues an executive shuffle for the company. Earlier this year, CEO David Field announced his departure. He was later replaced by Kelli Turner, who served as CEO in an interim capacity before being officially tabbed to assume the role.

Additionally, Chris Oliverio was elevated to the role of Chief Business Officer for the company after the exit of Chief Operating Officer Susan Larkin, Chief Digital Officer and President of Podcasts and Streaming J.D. Crowley, and general counsel Andrew Sutor. The company’s Executive Vice President of Podcasts — Jena Weiss-Berman — also exited earlier this year, as did Chief Financial Officer Rich Schmaeling.

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Charles Barkley Calls NBA Scheduling of Game Three Between Denver and LA Clippers on NBA TV ‘Stupid’

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Charles Barkley Calls NBA Scheduling of Game Three Between Denver and LA Clippers on NBA TV ‘Stupid’

NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley took exception with the staff who decides what games air on the various networks for the NBA playoffs Wednesday night. At the conclusion of TNT’s coverage last night, the three-game slate was released for Thursday night’s action, with TNT scheduled to broadcast game three of both the New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons series and the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies series.

Meanwhile, the third game between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers, set for a 10:00 p.m. tip-off, was slotted on NBA TV. This placement led to Barkley’s disappointment, which he openly shared on the TNT program.

“Are y’all serious right now? Ya’ll got the best series going on NBA TV instead of here?” said Barkley. “Come on man, who made that decision?”

Notably, the slate determining which network broadcasts each of the first-round matchups had been released several days ago. NBA TV was assigned game three of the Nuggets and Clippers, along with several other games from different series in the postseason. However, that did little to calm Barkley’s ire, particularly considering the competitive nature of the series.

“They’ve had the two best games by far,” said Barkley of the Nuggets and Clippers series. “Think about it, we’re going to show the games where the teams lost by 75 points in two games instead of overtime and a barn burner.”

Furthermore, Barkley continued by encouraging viewers—albeit jokingly—to check out the “other network” and even questioned whether the Inside the NBA crew would be able to watch the game on NBA TV themselves.

“Come on man. Whoever made that decision is stupid,” said Barkley. “Seriously, you’re scheduling these games like ‘nah those other two games have been great basketball like the Joker (Jokic) said. Let’s go show the game where the team got beat by 75.’”

Although Inside the NBA will continue next season under a sublicensing agreement with The Walt Disney Company, this year marks the last in which the program will air on TNT in its current form. Going forward, Warner Bros. Discovery will not have live game broadcast rights for the NBA, as the league has opted to sign new 11-year media rights contracts with The Walt Disney Company, Comcast Corporation, and Amazon—reportedly worth a combined $76 billion.

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Dave Wilson New Morning Host At Classic Hits 103.7 Wichita

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Dave Wilson New Morning Host At Classic Hits 103.7 Wichita

Dave Wilson has signed on as morning show host at Classic Hits 103.7 in Wichita. The show will air weekdays from 6 am to 10 am.

“With over three decades of experience in radio, Dave has consistently shown a commitment to enhancing the listeners’ experience and connecting with his local community,” said Becky Domyan, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Audacy Wichita and St. Louis. His passion, energy and dedication make him the perfect voice to start the day for Wichitans, and we’re excited to have him take the reins.”

Wilson began his career as Operations Manager in 1989 at sister station KNSS. He previously hosted mornings at 99.1 KTLI.

“I have been extremely grateful to have had the chance to be on this iconic Wichita radio station for the past five years in various dayparts,” said Wilson. “Now, I am so excited to host KEYN mornings full-time and help our listeners start their day.” 

Congratulate him here.

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Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Names 2025 Honorees

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Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Names 2025 Honorees

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will honor a distinguished group of pioneering industry leaders for their lifetime achievements at the 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony. The annual event will take place on Friday, November 14th, from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at Gotham Hall in New York City.

CBS News Correspondent Bill Whitaker, a 2018 honoree, will return this year as emcee.

The 2025 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts honorees include:

KELSEY GRAMMER

Award-Winning Television, Stage, Screen, Actor and Producer.

Grammer Photo Courtesy LABF

DAVID MUIR

Anchor and Managing Editor of ABC World News Tonight with David Muir, Co-Anchor of 20/20.

Muir Photo Courtesy LABF

LYNN BEALL

Visionary Strategist and Innovator, Retired Executive Vice President and

Chief Operating Officer of Media Operations TEGNA Inc.

Beall Photo Courtesy LABF

RICK DEES

Legendary Radio Icon, Entertainer, and Entrepreneur.

Dees Photo Courtesy LABF

JOHN R. FEORE, JR.

Esteemed Communications Attorney and Trusted Advisor.

Feore Jr. Photo Courtesy LABF

DICK FERGUSON

Distinguished Radio Executive and Retired EVP, Cox Radio Group.

Ferguson Photo Courtesy LABF

GARY SANDY

Acclaimed Stage, Screen, and Television Icon Beloved for his role as Andy Travis on WKRP in Cincinnati.

LESLEY VISSER

Hall of Fame Sportscaster and 50-year Trailblazer, Boston Globe, CBS Sports, ABC and HBO.

Visser Photo Courtesy LABF

ABC News Radio National Correspondent Steven Portnoy will receive the 2025 LABF Excellence in Broadcast Preservation Award. This recognition highlights his exceptional dedication and commitment to raising awareness about the significance of collecting and preserving broadcast history.

“This event honors the innovators and groundbreakers of the media industry,” said LABF Co-chairs Heidi Raphael, Beasley Media Group Chief Communications Officer, and Jack Goodman, longtime DC-based communications attorney. “It is a privilege to recognize and celebrate these incredible individuals for their significant impact on broadcasting and American culture.”

LABF has honored more than 260 leaders in broadcasting since the event’s 2003 inception

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Salem Radio Network Adds House Speaker Mike Johnson to ‘100 Days of Donald Trump’ Special Hosted by Larry Elder and Chris Stigall

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Salem Radio Network Adds House Speaker Mike Johnson to ‘100 Days of Donald Trump’ Special Hosted by Larry Elder and Chris Stigall

As the first 100 days of the presidency of Donald Trump milestone nears, Salem Radio Network is planning a special program hosted by Larry Elder and Chris Stigall, with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) joining the fray.

On Tuesday, April 29th at 8 PM ET, 100 Days of Trump will air on Salem Radio Network. It will replace the final hour of The Larry Elder Show. A video simulcast of the program will also be seen on the Salem News Channel.

During the news special, Chris Stigall and Larry Elder will feature interviews with White House officials, cabinet members, and Congressional lawmakers.

The radio network has announced that Rep. Johnson will make an appearance on the program. Johnson has a standing relationship with Salem Radio Network due to his involvement in the weekly podcast and Salem News Channel simulcast This Week on Capitol Hill. The show airs on the radio network on Saturdays at 10 AM ET and Sundays at 8 PM ET.

“The Trump team has taken the country by storm in the 100 days since our 47th President was inaugurated on Capitol Hill,” said Salem Senior Vice President for Spoken Word Phil Boyce. “From shoring up the border, deporting illegals, getting control of the tariff situation, and placing qualified leaders in the right position at the White House, this has been an amazing turnaround for America.”

The program will last one hour and is available to both Salem Radio Network affiliates and those interested in airing the program on a one-time basis.

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Comcast Reports Q1 Earnings, Reaches 41 Million Subscribers on Peacock

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Comcast Reports Q1 Earnings, Reaches 41 Million Subscribers on Peacock

Despite surpassing analyst expectations, Comcast revenue declined by 0.6% year-over-year to $29.9 billion in the first fiscal quarter of 2025 as the company lost broadband customers and video subscribers amid continued cord cutting. The profit for the media conglomerate diminished to $3.4 billion, representative of a 12.5% year-over-year reduction in the net income attributable to Comcast, an outcome that took place partially because of asset amortization. Adjusted EBITDA for the company in the three months ended March 31, 2025, however, augmented by 1.9% to $9.5 billion in the quarter as the company continued to grow its Xfinity Mobile service business and reduced streaming losses.

“We had strong financial results in the first quarter, growing Adjusted EPS mid-single digits and generating $5.4 billion of free cash flow while investing in our six growth businesses and returning $3.2 billion to shareholders,” Brian L. Roberts, chairman and chief executive officer of Comcast Corporation, said in a statement “Our connectivity businesses generated 4% revenue growth, fueling expansion in C&P EBITDA margins to 41.4%. We also achieved our highest wireless line additions in two years and have outperformed in Business Services with mid-single digit revenue and EBITDA growth and margins of roughly 57%.

“At the same time, momentum in streaming continues with 21% growth in Media EBITDA; and Theme Parks remain on an incredible growth trajectory. We could not be more excited for the grand opening of Epic Universe in Orlando next month and our plans to bring a new world-class theme park to the UK. With our significant free cash flow generation, disciplined approach to capital allocation and the strength of our diversified businesses, I am confident that we are well-positioned to navigate an evolving environment and capture future opportunities.”

Revenue within content and experiences garnered a rise of 0.8% and finished at $10.5 billion for the quarter on the strength of gains within the studios and media divisions. Both categories also achieved rises in adjusted EBITDA by more than 20% each; however, the overall metric fell by 0.1% to $1.49 billion for the quarter.

The adjusted EBITDA for media, which finished at just over $1 billion, represented a 21.5% year-over-year rise and was attributed to lower sports programming costs at Peacock and domestic television networks due to “lower sports volumes compared to the prior year period.” Quarterly revenue for this unit finished at $6.4 billion, a 1.1% rise from this quarter last year. NBCUniversal extended its partnership with the International Olympic Committee through 2036 in the quarter, granting the company continued domestic rights surrounding the Olympic Games.

Peacock added 5 million subscribers as it compressed its loss to $215 million, indicative of a $424 million improvement from the previous year. Furthermore, the streaming platform accrued a 16% rise in revenue to $1.2 billion and ended the month of March with 41 million paid subscribers. A majority of these new subscribers occurred through a deal with Charter Communications that permitted the latter to provide free access to Peacock Premium at no additional cost for its Spectrum TV Select customers. 

Peacock features exclusive shows and sports content, and it will be the home of an exclusive doubleheader on Monday nights during the National Basketball Association regular season starting in the fall. NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, is preparing to begin an 11-year media rights deal with the league reportedly worth $2.45 billion per year. In addition, the company will continue its telecasts of the National Football League and Big Ten Conference and recently added in-market streaming for its regional networks.

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Robert Griffin III Expected to Sign With FOX Sports as College Football Game Analyst: Report

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Robert Griffin III Expected to Sign With FOX Sports as College Football Game Analyst: Report

Robert Griffin III is expected to be joining FOX Sports as their No. 2 college football game analyst, following his dismissal from ESPN in August of last year. According to The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, Griffin would step in for Brock Huard, following Huard announcing he would be leaving his role with FOX to coach his son’s high school football team.

Griffin was laid off last year with a reported two years remaining on his deal with ESPN. However, according to the report, Griffin would be allowed to join FOX Sports and would not be blocked from joining the network.

After a short-lived career in the NFL—following his Heisman Trophy win while playing at Baylor—Griffin joined ESPN in 2021. He quickly rose through the ranks, eventually working on their Monday Night Football pregame show, while also serving as one of ESPN’s lead college football analysts.

Following Griffin’s dismissal from ESPN, he joined The Jim Rome Show just weeks after the news broke and expressed optimism about his return to broadcasting.

“Hopefully the fans will continue to support us and have fun as we make our way through this tough time,” Griffin told Jim Rome last August. “But we’ll be back, and we’ll be back and better in no time.”

Furthermore, according to The Athletic, Griffin’s focus in his new role will be solely as a game analyst for broadcasts, with the potential for some appearances on FOX’s studio programming as well.

In addition to his television work, Griffin launched a podcast with Wave Sports + Entertainment in 2023, which has since been rebranded to Outta Pocket with RG3. He played eight seasons in the NFL after being selected second overall by Washington in the 2012 NFL Draft and was named the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year during that same season.

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